Long before modern explosives became common on the battlefield, Confederate forces in the American Civil War deployed a weapon that changed the face of warfare—landmines. In this educational ...

The U.S. Army Reserve and the Smithsonian are partnering to establish a modern-day "Monuments Men" program, reviving a cultural preservation effort that has its roots in World War II. The ...

From the American Revolution to modern battles, take a look back at the full toll of U.S. deaths in war this Memorial Day.

Some 2,260 American troops died in this conflict, which helped affirm U.S. sovereignty and identity on the world stage. Mexican-American War (1846-1848) — 13,283 deaths Library of Congress ...

What are the origins of Memorial Day? The holiday’s origins can be traced to the American Civil War, which killed more than 600,000 service members — both Union and Confederate — between 1861 and 1865 ...

The holiday’s origins can be traced to the American Civil War, which killed more than 600,000 service members — both Union and Confederate — between 1861 and 1865.

What are the origins of Memorial Day? The holiday's origins can be traced to the American Civil War, which killed more than 600,000 service members — both Union and Confederate — between 1861 ...